Animation in an Introductory Computer Science Course

摘要

This paper represents the type of projects that can be assigned in an introductory programing course based on Maya and Matlab. Students find such a course more interesting and creative than a typical computer science programing course. Students enjoy working in a group of three to develop something that they relate to. They write codes to do animation and are excited to do changes as necessary. They make every effort to do a good project while having fun; and that's what our goal is! Such a course will increase retention rate of students, in particular underrepresented group.